Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come greatharmony.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Nothing is a permanent except change.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Twobirds disputed about a kernel, when a third swooped down and carried it off.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.